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09-27-2015, 04:33 AM
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Confused about dryer sheets
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Houston
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So ready, but so unsure
This forum looks to have lots of great information, and I need all the help I can find. I have worked in retail management for 27 years, and I am stepping down to an hourly position until I reach 62. There is so much information and I have no clue where to start. Looking forward to finding help and information.
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09-27-2015, 06:15 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Texas
Posts: 10,863
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Welcome aboard from another Texas resident.
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09-27-2015, 06:58 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 11,078
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09-27-2015, 09:53 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 4,353
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Welcome to the forum, and your first steps to a better understanding of your financial picture and increased knowledge. Just read on here a lot, there are many threads and information you can gain with some time just soaking it all up.
You can do it and then you can make the best decisions for yourself and family.
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The problem isn't artificial intelligence, it's natural stupidity.
You can't spend yourself to prosperity.
Semi-Retired 7/1/16: working part-time (60%) for now [4/24/17 changed to 80%]
Retired Aug 2, 2017; age 53
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09-27-2015, 11:57 AM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 930
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Welcome! Lots of helpful, friendly people here, so don't be afraid to ask any questions you may hae.
And don't be surprised that you have some feelings of being "unsure". Even people who have done a lot of planning can find making big life changes a bit daunting.
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09-27-2015, 12:00 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: San Diego
Posts: 14,169
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Welcome Saddlebutt.
What kind of questions do you have? I've found this group to be pretty helpful for figuring out good paths towards retirement.
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Retired June 2014. No longer an enginerd - now I'm just a nerd.
micro pensions 6%, rental income 20%
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09-27-2015, 01:13 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 333
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I think a good place to start is to completely understand your spending needs. With that in hand, it's so much easier to start planning. You have at least one known data point as an anchor to use in other calculations.
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09-27-2015, 02:33 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Cavalier
Posts: 2,317
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Welcome aboard Saddlebutt
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09-27-2015, 02:51 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Lake Livingston, Tx
Posts: 4,203
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As Prudent One said, knowing your expenses, IMHO, is the key to getting rid of the unsure feeling. Income seems to take care of itself.
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